Tag Archives: Applied Theology

Sunday Class Notes: May 26

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

Introduction to Hebrews NOTE: Apologies for some of the spacing and outline formatting issues. Funny things happen here when you insert text from Word, even using the utility provided by WordPress, particularly when the original has a chart or an outline … Continue reading →

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Should I or shouldn’t I?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Don Merritt

This past weekend I conducted a Workshop on how to live like Christ Monday through Saturday. The whole idea behind the program was to help Christians to understand what the Bible teaches on this topic in a practical and applicable … Continue reading →

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Looking Outward

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Don Merritt

As a Christian begins to mature in his or her faith, he or she begins to realize that the Christian life is about more than just what we want, what we like and meeting our needs, for the Christian life … Continue reading →

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Basic Communication

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

As we continue on with our look at church growth, I think it would be beneficial to review some basics of elementary communication to see if there is an application to growing a church, and of course I mean growing … Continue reading →

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TWWADI: Church Killer

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Don Merritt

OK, What is TWWADI? It’s “The Way We’ve Always Done It” Another word for this is “Tradition.” I think I’d rather use TWWADI because I’ve learned that as soon as I say tradition, I have a fight on my hands… Let’s … Continue reading →

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Vision

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

Where there is no vision, the people perish Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) Of all of the things that I have seen, the one that is most destructive for any local church body is a lack of a vision. Gossip can be … Continue reading →

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Quick Focus: “Growth”

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Don Merritt

I’ve received comments from a couple of people for whom I have a great respect, reminding me that a church can appear to grow numerically without ever growing spiritually, and this is true! Please, let’s understand that for the purpose … Continue reading →

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How Can We Respond?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

As followers of Christ, we have received an amazing gift, or should I say amazing gifts! We have been forgiven of our sins, we have received the gift of eternal life and we have received the gift of the Spirit, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class notes: December 9

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

Suffering for Christ Today’s Text: 1Peter 4:12-19 Introduction Note the similarity between this section and 1:6-9; 2:19-25; 3:17-18; 4:1-2. In this section, Peter is giving comfort and understanding to those who are facing trial and suffering for their faith. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: December 2

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

Put Aside the Old Ways Today’s Text: 1Peter 4:1-11 Introduction The Apostle has just told the believers that it was better to suffer for doing good that for doing evil, and has indicated that the glory and power bestowed upon … Continue reading →